layout
by pbakausThe layout skill helps improve spacing, hierarchy, and composition when a UI feels flat, crowded, or mechanically arranged. Use it for layout, alignment, and visual rhythm problems, with a practical layout guide for UI Design rather than generic styling. It is best when you need structural fixes, clearer grouping, and a better reading order.
This skill scores 68/100, which means it is listable and likely useful for agents working on UI critique or redesign, but directory users should expect a text-only guidance skill rather than a tightly operational workflow. The trigger is clear and the content appears substantive, yet adoption still involves some guesswork because execution depends on invoking a separate `$impeccable` skill and there are no examples, scripts, or concrete before/after procedures in the repository evidence.
- Strong triggerability: the description clearly names when to use it, including spacing, visual hierarchy, crowded UI, alignment, and composition issues.
- Substantive design guidance: the skill includes structured assessment areas such as spacing, visual hierarchy, and grid/structure rather than placeholder content.
- Useful leverage over a generic prompt: it gives a reusable critique lens for layout problems and explicitly frames what to inspect before making changes.
- Operational dependency on `$impeccable`: the skill says this must be invoked first, but the repository evidence here does not include that supporting material.
- Limited execution clarity: no install command, examples, code fences, support files, or concrete workflow artifacts reduce confidence in how an agent should apply changes end to end.
Overview of layout skill
The layout skill helps you improve spacing, hierarchy, and composition in UI work when the interface feels flat, crowded, or mechanically arranged. It is best for designers and agents that need a practical layout guide for UI Design, not a generic styling pass: think uneven whitespace, weak grouping, repetitive grids, and screens that do not clearly lead the eye.
What layout skill is for
Use the layout skill when the real problem is structural, not just visual polish. It is designed to turn a rough arrangement into a clearer reading order, stronger rhythm, and more intentional spacing without redesigning the whole product.
When it is the right fit
It fits best when the prompt mentions spacing issues, alignment problems, dense dashboards, monotonous card grids, or unclear emphasis. If the task is only about color, branding, or illustration, the layout skill is usually the wrong tool.
What makes it different
The skill is opinionated about diagnosing the current layout before changing it. That makes it more useful than a one-line “make it look better” prompt because it pushes for context, spacing logic, and structural fixes instead of random visual tweaks.
How to Use layout skill
Install layout skill
Use the repository install flow for the layout install step: npx skills add pbakaus/impeccable --skill layout. After that, start from SKILL.md and follow its preparation requirement before asking for changes.
Give the skill the right input
The layout skill works best when you provide the target screen, the current layout problem, and the constraints that matter. A weak prompt says “improve this page.” A stronger prompt says: “Improve the layout of this analytics dashboard so the summary metric is the primary focal point, cards feel less crowded, and desktop spacing stays compact without changing the content order.”
Start with the files that matter
Read SKILL.md first because it contains the mandatory preparation step and the layout-improvement workflow. If your environment includes supporting docs, check README.md, AGENTS.md, metadata.json, and any rules/, resources/, references/, or scripts/ folders. In this repository, the skill is mostly self-contained, so the main decision quality comes from understanding SKILL.md well.
Work in a diagnose-then-fix loop
The skill is intended to assess spacing, hierarchy, and grid structure before it changes anything. Ask it to identify what is weak, then request a targeted pass: tighten related clusters, increase separation between groups, reduce repetitive equal spacing, and clarify the primary element. That workflow produces better layout skill usage than jumping straight to final polish.
layout skill FAQ
Is layout skill only for visual designers?
No. It is useful for frontend builders, product designers, and AI agents that need practical layout decisions. If you can describe the screen and its goals, the skill can help structure the composition.
How is this different from a normal prompt?
A normal prompt often produces surface-level styling. The layout skill adds a decision framework: assess the current structure, identify hierarchy problems, and improve spacing with intent. That usually leads to better results when the issue is compositional rather than cosmetic.
Is layout skill beginner-friendly?
Yes, as long as you can name the target screen and the pain point. Beginners get the best results when they describe what feels off in plain language, such as “too crowded,” “no clear focal point,” or “the cards all compete equally.”
When should I not use layout skill?
Do not use it if the main job is content writing, color system creation, motion design, or component API design. It is also a poor fit when the UI structure is already solid and the real need is only copy edits or visual branding.
How to Improve layout skill
Give stronger layout constraints
The best layout skill results come from constraints that affect spacing decisions: mobile or desktop, dense or spacious, fixed content order, minimum card size, or whether the design must preserve existing components. These details prevent generic “better spacing” output.
Describe hierarchy in business terms
If you want better UI Design outcomes, say what should win attention first, second, and third. For example: “Make the revenue total dominant, keep filters secondary, and push supporting metrics below the fold.” That is more useful than asking for “stronger hierarchy.”
Watch for the common failure modes
The most common failure is over-equalized spacing, where every gap looks the same and the page loses rhythm. Another is ornamental cleanup that ignores structure. If the first pass still feels flat, ask specifically for grouping, rhythm, and emphasis changes rather than broader redesign.
Iterate with a screenshot-aware review
After the first output, check whether the reading order is obvious at a glance, whether related items feel grouped, and whether the eye lands on the intended focal point. Then refine with one focused follow-up: reduce clutter, increase separation between sections, or strengthen the dominant block.